Supported manikin



Nov. 24, 1931. A. M. SUMNER SUPPORTED MANIKIN Filed Oct. 18. 1928 ZJ'IYVUM/HZOQ; [1.14. Sumner;

dbioamq Patented Nov. 24, 1931 v PATENT OFFICE ALBERTIA MAE sci/Inna, or DAYTON, OHIO SUPPORTED MANIKIN Application filed October 18, 1928. Serial No. 313,313.

This invention relates to 'a manikin or model such as is used in dressmaking or related arts. More specificallyit relates to a sheet metal manikin which can be used for display .purposes or demonstrating purposes in a manner which will beclearly understood hereinafter. 5 i

In manikins hitherto used complete, practical, results were not obtainable. The manikin itself was unstable and weak and no means were provided for properly draping or displaying it. In addition, the manikin itself was unattractive 'andthus no aid in the desired functions. 7

Among the objects of my invention, therefore, are: the provision of a strong, simple, and effective ma-nikin; the provision of a manikin cheaply made in few operations; the provision of a manikin readily assembled and disassembled; the provision of a manilrin'attractive in form which permits drap ing or displaying; and a manikin to take the place of existing manikins which will be admirably adapted for the purposes and opera tion for which it was designed.

For the attainment of the foregoing ob-' j-ects and such other objects as may hereinafter appear or be pointed'out I have illustrated the preferred embodiment in the-accompanying drawings wherein:

Figure 1 is a frontelevation of the manikin of my invention assembled with the supure 1.

porting stand Figure 2 is a side'view of the invention of Figure 1 looking toward the right side thereof, but without the head which'has been omitted as unnecessary for this view; f

Figure 3 is a'section on the line 33 of Fig ure1;and y P M Figure 4 is a sectionon the line 'H of Fig{ Similar numerals refer to similar 'parts throughout the several views. i

Referring to the drawings in'detail it will be seen that the, members of the manikin itself are of-sheet material. Any'desired material may be used but" preferably stamped metal members are used-.as-these' best'sub-v serve theends of the invention, The thickness is also a matter of choice but practically stantially in the outline of a human figure having a narrowed waist portion as shown. Centrallv of the upper end of this body member a neck 3 and head i arise therefrom in the usual relation. The head 4: has painted or impressed thereon or therein features representative of a human face. The periphery of the head is covered by suitable material secured thereto, as by glue, shaped to represent a desired type of haircut.

Secured to the lower end of the body memher 1 are the legs 5 and 6 associated in overlapping relation as shown to give strength and neatness to the figure. The rivets or screws 7 and 8 serve to unite the legs to the body member while the rivet or screw 9 unites overlapping portions of the legs. The choice of securing means depends on whether a permanent or demountable structure is desired. In the former event rivets are used, in the latter screws. Again some securing means may be one and some the other as will clearly depend on conditions. The showing of one or the other is not intended to be limitative to that one alone but is purely illustrative. The bottom of the legs terminate in foot shaped portions representing shoes worn thereon as at 10 and 11.. These shoes may be similar to the material constituting the haircut abovementioned, or either or both may be represented in any suitable manner by actual goods or leather or hair, respectively, or merely by paint or any manner of impression in the material of the manikin. It is most important to have graceful, attractive, appearance to the manikin such as is delineated by the shapes and positions of the parts shown.

This includes also the arm members which will now be-described in detail. Each arm is shown as comprising two substantially equal portions jointed together by a pivot 12 and representing the forearm 13 and upper arm 14:. Each upper arm 14 is pivoted to an upper corner of the bodymember 1 at 15. The lower ends of the forearms 13 are shaped to represent hands and may be in any desired may be easily assembled if screwconnections position. It is understood that any portion of the manikin may be ornamented orcolored as desired without departing from the scope and spirit of my invention.

1 It will further be noted that the body or torso member is provided with perforations 16. These are lmportantas 1s hkewlse their dis Josition. B means of such erforations' goods may be sewed to the body member and suitably draped to represent the garment in question and the style thereof. i In thisanan-y ner it can be seen how said garment will appear when worn and (EXPGI'lInGIltZLtIOIIHIHLY be carried on as well. Any garment or kind of apparel may be represented withoutlimit. It

. is also obvious that any type of figure from tall and slender to. short and stout maybe utilized. with great advantage. Also any form may beused whether man, woman, or

child with equal success, and even animals may be represented if desired. Duplication and proper arrangement would permit any desiredgrouping also tobe shown. It isldistinctly intended that the locations of .the perforationsbe only illustrative and that'any number mav be used in any location 'Whatever, By legitimate extension thereof the principle may be extended to the arms, legs, head, feet, or other locations for analogous uses. 7

Below the narrowed waist 2 of the bodymember and secured to the rear surface thereof is the'strap member 17 riveted or screwed at lSand 19. The. ends of the strap member V strap member is bent or raised so as :to form r directly abut the rear surface of the body member but the central portion 20 of the a space 21 as clearly shown in Figure 3.

The purpose of this space will be apparent hereinafter.

In order to present the manikin to, view in a natural, graceful, yet firm and stable upri ht position, the stand or supportflshown is provided for cooperationtherewith. This stand comprises-a heavy or weighted base22. and an upstanding rod23 associated therewith in any suitable manner. The top of the. rod is. flattened and enlarged as shown in anyrdesired' manner or a plate may be secured to. the rod, if preferred. This en- "larged flattened position is shown atQt. It

isproportioned so that it fits withinuspace 21 hereinabove mentioned with a firm fit.

A rib325on1portion 24 mayserve to make a tight friction fit with, a uredging action I making accidental withdrawal improbable;

is clear'that to assemble the manikin and stand the manikin is lowered n'extto the stand so that plate. 24 passes into space 21. Enough downward pressure is exerted to make a firm fit. To disassemble, the manikin" and stand are merely pulled. apart;

It is equally, clear thatthe' manikin itself 'sentatiye ofshuman are used, whereas it is always ready forv use if permanent rivets are utilized.

It is thought that all details of operation and use have been so thoroughly explained or will be soevident that recapitulation is not required.

All the above matters are intended to be more illustrative;.thanlimitative so that 1 do not limit myself thereto except as con- "tained' in the subjoined claims.

.Havingr'thusdescribed my invention and illustrated its use, what I claim as new and desi reto secure by Letters Patent of the United States is:

In combinatiom-a' sheet metal body memher in the form of ahuman torso with a head at. the central upper end, sheet metal leg members; arrangediir partially overlapping relation unitedatv their upper ends to the lower end of said body membergsaid leg membersbeingflunitejd to each otherithrough the overlapping portions, sheet metal :arm members pivotally united to thebody member at theupper corners thereof, said arm membersabeing additionally pivotedapproximate lymidwayof their length, a metallic strap member-secured .totheback of the body member andprovided with a'raised central por tion, a stand comprising a Weighted metal basegand.an-upstanding'metal rod, the upper end ofsaidmetal rod being flattened forv re? mode of cut.

In a sheet metalmanikin representing a human female-form in outline,a sheet metal torso member, a metal strap united to the rear surface of said torso member, said strap having .a,.-central portion spaced from the torso surface and providing a spacefor the reception offia supporting memberhaving a wedgeend insertible in said-space, said torso being provided with a' plurality of series of perforations at predetermined locations: ad-

j acent torso member curves.

c 54. I A-devi-ce of the character described comprising a bodyrmember leg members, de

taohable single coupling elements connecting said leg members to said'body member,

connecting means for the'legs for'holding the" same in r a predetermined position relative tor one another, said connecting means comprising a: single element, arm members pivoted to the bod y member, a stand,and comple' mentary means on said body member and stand for maintaining the whole in upright position. 7 y

5. In combination, a body member, leg membersdetaohably united thereto, connecting means for the legs for holding the same in a predetermined position relative to one another and located below the bottom of said body member, each of said means for detaehably uniting said leg members With said body member and said connecting means for the legs comprising a single element, jointed. arm members pivoted to the body member at the upper part thereof, a stand comprising a Weighted base and an npstanding rod, and means on the back of sald body member to receive the end of the rod, whereby the Whole is maintained in an upright position. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand this 8th day of October, 1928.

ALBERTIA MAE SUMNER. t 

